Gerald Ford

If we are strong enough, peace, democracy and our American way of life should be the rewards.

Active interest by all Americans is the only force that can translate environmental policy into environmental progress.

My decision does not provide import relief to that industry.

U.S. employment in the industry, which has also been steadily declining over recent years, also shows signs of picking up.

Adjustment assistance will benefit the many smaller enterprises which have been seriously injured.

I have determined that provision of import relief is not in the national economic interest of the United States.

Adjustment assistance is the most effective remedy for the injury to the U.S. footwear industry and its employees.

I have concluded that such restraints would be contrary to the U.S. policy of promoting the development of an open, nondiscriminatory, and fair world economic system.

The U.S. footwear industry is benefiting from a substantial increase in production, shipments, and employment as a result of the economic recovery.

Import restraints would have lessened competition in the shoe industry and resulted in higher shoe prices for American consumers at a time when lowering the rate of inflation is essential.

I AM deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of senior Judge William H. Hastie.

His life in public office as a lawyer, as dean of Howard University Law School, and as the first black Federal Judge have left an indelible imprint on the Nation.

The provisions for preventive health activities and summer youth employment programs are identical to my request.

I intend to give this program my direct attention and my full support because the health of our Nation is at stake.

His death is a great loss to the Nation, the judiciary, and the Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules.

I urge the Governors of our States and other appropriate officials, organizations concerned with transportation, and the people of the United States to join with the Department of Transportation in observing this week.

I feel the next best thing to visiting Colorado is bringing one of its leading citizens to Washington.

I urge every American to receive an inoculation against this form of influenza.

The economic prosperity of the United States and the maintenance of our national defense depend in large measure on our ability to move goods and people.

I am gratified that the Congress could act promptly prior to its Easter recess on a matter of great importance to every citizen.

I AM gratified by the rapid response on this crucial measure by the Congress prior to their Easter recess.

I do hereby designate Friday, May 21, 1976, as National Defense Transportation Day.

This program is designed to protect Americans against a swine-type strain of virus which was responsible for thousands of deaths in the United States during 1918-19.

This program will offer every American the opportunity to be inoculated against a swine-type influenza virus.

His experience at those levels makes him especially valuable to all of us.